Inaugurated in December 2021, Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies is an interdisciplinary minor. The program draws from social science, history, and both literary and cultural traditions to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the experiences and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
Dr. Xiaoping Shen Scholarship
for Students in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies Minor
Award Criteria:
One or more scholarships shall be awarded to matriculated students who have declared a minor in Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies (AAPIS) as follows:
- a $500 scholarship shall be awarded after the completion of nine credits in AAPIS including the core course (AAPI 110) and
- a $1,000 scholarship shall be awarded after they have completed the minor (18 credits).
All recipients receiving the scholarship referenced in (1) above shall have a GPA minimum of 2.5 overall and 2.7 in AAPIS. All recipients receiving the scholarship referenced in (2) above shall have a GPA minimum of 2.7 overall and 3.0 in AAPIS and must be enrolled in at least 2 credits during the semester in which the scholarship is applied.
All recipients must submit a statement of approximately 150 words describing the student’s interest in the AAPIS.
The above awards shall be distributed annually. In case there are no qualified candidates in a year, there will be no award for the year.
